[EDITOR’S NOTE: Last Saturday marked the 18th anniversary of the Portland Erotic Ball held at the Crystal Ballroom, where hundreds of party-goers got their Halloween sexy on. Beloved friend of the Mercury and phototographer Jason DeSomer was on hand to snap some pics of some of the most memorable costumes of the night. BE WARNED, […]
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Portland Restaurant and Bar Parties are Heating Up in October and November
The Old Gold bar is turning six years old this month its owner, Ezra Caraeff, tells the Mercury. (Full disclaimer: Before he became a restaurateur, Caraeff wrote for the Merc when he was fresh out of J-school.) The celebration goes down on Saturday, October 28 at its Overlook digs. Expect free Old Gold T-shirts, pint […]
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This Week’s Style Events
Three awesome events happening today and tonight! Bridge & Burn Bridge & Burn will celebrate the launch of their Fall 2017 line with a party at their downtown flagship location. Highlights from the newest collection include Outsider Edition waxed cotton jackets, their first series of wool sweaters for men and women, shirting featuring exclusive textiles […]
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From Slacktivism to Activism
Resistance Events for the Week of October 11-17
Resistance events for the week of October 11-17.
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This Weekend’s Style Event: Bra Fitting!
Oh Baby Lingerie Oh Baby Lingerie understands that finding a bra that fits can be hard, especially if you have no idea what size you REALLY are. (I can attest to this, the idiots at Victoria’s Secret kept telling me I was a 34B, and when I finally went to someone who knew what they […]
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Welcome to the Portland Mercury’s Veg Week!
Get Ready for Half-Price Vegan Entrées at Some of Portland’s Best Restaurants!
Get ready for half-price vegan entrées at some of Portland’s best restaurants!
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This Weekend’s Style Events
Sara Bergman Sundaze Collective—a monthly fashion pop-up curated by Sarah Radcliffe of The Yo! Store, and features a rotating lineup of local designers and makers—is back for their October installment after taking a quick break last month. Vendors include Sara Bergman, Artjaden, Pouring Out, The Pursuits of Happiness, Deja Sparks, Theresa Neef, Wolf Ceramics, Oko, […]
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New Column!
Get Your Tickets Now for the I, ANONYMOUS SHOW!
Get your tickets now for the I, ANONYMOUS SHOW!
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Review: Marvel Universe Live! at the Moda Center
“Avengers… and a lot of other randos… ASSEMBLE!” Courtesy Marvel Universe Live! I’ll admit that before last year’s Marvel Universe Live! show at the Moda Center, my expectations were verrrrrry looooooow. After all, it’s from the same company that produces the “Disney on Ice” shows that kids love, but make parents want to claw their […]
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If You Like Your Superheroes on Dirt Bikes—Don’t Miss Marvel Universe Live!
“Eat a dirt bike, lizard!” Courtesy Marvel Universe Live! Calling all superhero geeks who also love hilarity and dirt bikes: The wholly entertaining Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes is back in town this weekend at the Moda Center! For the uninitiated, this is one of those kid-friendly “Disney On Ice” style productions—EXCEPT! Instead of […]
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This Weekend’s Style Events
PDX Collective Sale One of the most anticipated group sales, the PDX Collective Sale, is back and bringing together 11 of Portland’s top boutiques to offer major savings to customers. Participating shops include Bridge & Burn, Adorn and its adjoining shoe store Gild, Radish Underground, Ecovibe Apparel, Parts + Labour, Cosube, Mercantile, Lizard Lounge, Lille […]
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Disaster Relief Events This Weekend in RESISTANCE & SOLIDARITY
Getty In the face of natural (and teenmade) disasters around the globe, these good citizens are coming together to host a variety of benefits over the weekend. From rebuilding efforts in light of the Eagle Creek fire, to the recent catastrophic earthquakes in Mexico and Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey, there are ways to give […]